Trade News

The following is excerpted from a 7 June 2012 news release by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Harper Government introduced the Safe Food for Canadians Act today. The Safe Food for Canadians Act will strengthen the Government’s ability to protect Canadian families from potentially unsafe food.

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Canada's merchandise exports declined 1.2% in April, while imports edged up 0.1%. After five consecutive monthly surpluses, Canada posted a trade deficit of $367 million in April, down from a surplus of $152 million in March. This release is available in its entirety at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120608/dq120608b-eng.htm

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, June 7, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 23, 2012, pursuant to subsection 61(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-15; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated August 3, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to section 59 of the Special Import Measures Act. BETWEEN UNITED WOOD FRAMES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, May 29, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 8, 2012, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated October 18, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN PHILIPS ELECTRONICS LTD. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

The following is excerpted from a 7 June 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. A national survey of Canadian exporters suggests that new, previously untapped markets will play an important part of their growth strategy over the next two years. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada (EDC), asked Canadian exporters about recent and future plans to enter new export markets. This release is available in its entirety at:

Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, May 29, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 17 and February 1, 2012, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated April 13, 2011, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN PERFORMANCE STEEL SPECIALTIES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Current- and fixed-weighted export and import price indexes (2002=100) on a customs or balance of payments basis are now available. Price indexes are listed from January 2002 to April 2012 for the five commodity sections and the major commodity groups (62 exports and 61 imports).

The following is excerpted from an 8 June 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. Canadian exporter confidence has bounced back from one of the lowest points on record last fall, according to a survey by Export Development Canada (EDC) released today.

The following is from the 7 June 2012 edition of American Shipper. The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts to improve cooperation and coordination between the department and other agencies, enhance risk-based supply chain security programs and save money.

Dumping file #: 4214-24 Dumping case #: AD/1383 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of mattress innerspring units originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/ri-re/ad1383/ad1383-ri11-nc-eng.ht…

The following is excerpted from a 6 June 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked Canada’s 70 years of diplomatic relations with Russia while leading a trade mission of nearly 30 companies there.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 6 June 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canada Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Order 2012-87-02-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-06-06/html/sor-dors108-eng… 2. Under the Special Import Measures Act; Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations, P.C. 2012-657 May 17, 2012.

Chapter 12 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS Codes for "Cleaning (for)" and "Screenings ". 12.01.10.0110 - Glycine max (Soybean), seed 12.01.90.0111 - Glycine max (Soybean), grain 12.02.41.4081 - Edible nuts 12.02.42.4081 - Edible nuts 12.04.00.0112 - Linum usitatissimum (Linseed, Flax), seed 12.05.10.7100 - Canola seed (seed) 12.05.10.7200 - Canola seed (grain) 12.05.90.7100 - Brassica napus and Brassica rapa (Rapeseed, Colza or Canola), seed

Please be advised that the following has been updated on the CFIA website: - List of Exporters of Live Lobster and Lobster Tomalley Products to Japan http://inspection.gc.ca/food/fish-and-seafood/exports/by-jurisdiction/j… (establishments added: 0373, 2570)

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by CBP. At a time when economic growth is critical for the nation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar addressed hundreds of trade business leaders at the American Association of Exporters and Importers’ 91st Annual Conference in Arlington, Va. on Monday.

The following is excerpted from a 5 June 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. A national survey of Canadian exporters found that after years of a higher Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, they have now factored the impact into their overall operations. The Trade Confidence Index, a bi-annual survey by Export Development Canada (EDC), asked Canadian exporters about their efforts to deal with a consistently higher dollar. This release is available in its entirety at: